Rural Washington County home destroyed by blaze

Flames destroyed a two-story home in rural Washington County this evening. No one was hurt in the blaze.

A firefighter battles the blaze that engulfed a two-story home in rural Washington County at about 7:10 p.m. Saturday.Courtesy of Washington County Fire District 2

Firefighters responded to a call from neighbors at about 7:10 p.m. The owners of the house – located on Jackson Quarry Road outside of North Plains – were not home at the time of the fire.

Because the area is not served by a municipal water supply, firefighters shuttled water about half a mile from Jackson Creek. Though the flames were doused within about 20 minutes, it took more than two hours to quell hot spots in the ruins of the house.

No damage estimate has been released, but the structure and belongings were destroyed, according to Washington County Fire District 2. About 20 firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. Hillsboro and Banks fire departments aided Washington County Fire District 2 in the efforts.